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Daily Record
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2025 celebrity line up rumours include a royal and WAG
Speculation around this year's Strictly Come Dancing lineup has been building for weeks, with several reality stars and even a Royal Family member rumoured to be taking part Strictly Come Dancing will be back on our screens before we know it. The BBC have already revealed the lineup of professional dancers for the 23rd season. Now speculation is mounting over which celebrities will be hot footing it onto the dance floor this year. Professional Dancers Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Amy Dowden, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk, Jowita Przystal, Johannes Radebe, Aljaž Škorjanec, Kai Widdrington, Nancy Xu, Carlos Gu, Lauren Oakley, Michelle Tsiakkas and Vito Coppola will all take part once more - with two brand new professional dancers set to be announced in the upcoming weeks. Additionally, all four judges - Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke - are set to return to the panel, along with hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. After Dianne and comedian Chris McCausland won the hearts of the nation on last year's series, winning the coveted glitter ball trophy and taking home a BAFTA TV Award for Memorable Moment to boot, people are keen to see who will be in the spotlight this year. Rumours have been stirring that several reality stars, an Olympic athlete and a member of the Royal Family will be taking part in the BBC dance competition. Who are the rumoured celebrities? Mo Farah Sir Mo Farah is said to be in early talks to join the 2025 cast. The athlete, who is seen as a "genuine national treasure" by BBC bosses, is apparently a top choice due to his clean image and huge profile, which they think would help to draw in viewers and build trust after na raft of scandals last year. According to The Sun, a source stated: "His personality would provide the perfect tonic to the toxicity that's overshadowed Strictly. Bosses would love to sign him up but the talks are at a very early stage." Dani Dyer Another star rumoured to join the show is Dani Dyer, after she shot to fame as the champion of Love Island 2018. Since leaving the show she has remained in the spotlight, and recently tied the knot with West Ham footballer Jarrod Bowen. If Dani signs up for the series, viewers can expect to see her father, Danny Dyer, in the studio most weeks. Tom Parker-Bowles Tom Parker-Bowles is another star tipped for the show. The famous chef, whose mother is Queen Camilla Parker-Bowles, is a regular judge on BBC's Masterchef. The stepson of Kings Charles will be swapping his chef uniform for the sparkly dance floor outfits, if he signs up for the show. Reports claim that Tom was "sounded out last year but never materialised" with show bosses now hoping they'll "have better luck this year". Georgia Toffolo Georgia Toffolo is no stranger to reality TV, having risen to fame on Made in Chelsea. Georgia appeared on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! in 2017, where she was crowned the queen of jungle. Stacey Solomon Social media personality Stacey Solomon is also rumoured to be joining the lineup. Similar to Georgia, Stacey is no stranger to reality TV, having first appeared on our screens in 2009 when she was a contestant on The X Factor. Since then she has gone on to build a large following online, and has appeared in a raft of shows including as a long-running Loose Women panelist, as well as hosting BBC Sort Your Life Out. Most recently the mum of five and her husband Joe Swash had success with BBC reality series Stacey & Joe. The couple let cameras into their home at Pickle Cottage, with their children and plenty of family pets. Thomas Skinner The Apprentice fan favourite Thomas Skinner, who earned Lord Sugar's respect during the 2019 series of the BBC show, could be hitting the Strictly dancefloor this year. According to the Mail Online, Skinner - who's known for his catchphrase "bosh!" - is "up for giving the competition his best shot' even though he has "no dancing experience". A source stated: "Strictly bosses are hoping he'll get the dads watching. He has a massive following, especially with working-class blokes." Ashley Cain Reality star Ashley Cain, best known for his appearances on the first two seasons of Ex on the Beach, is reportedly in the running for this year's Strictly. Cain has transitioned into presenting, fronting the BBC documentary Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone. It's reported that his on-screen presence and hosting abilities have impressed Strictly producers, putting him in the running.
The Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Olympic champ rumoured for latest series of Strictly
The BBC 's Strictly Come Dancing is gearing up for its 22nd series, with celebrity contestants to be announced in two months. Among the celebrities rumoured to be joining the show are famed track and field athlete Mo Farah, who counts four Olympic gold medals among his wins for Great Britain. The Sun reported: 'Bosses would love to sign him up but the talks are at a very early stage.' Other rumoured contestants are Love Island winner Dani Dyer, and Tom Parker-Bowles, son of Queen Camilla. Thomas Skinner (The Apprentice) is also rumoured to be participating, with sources hoping he'll attract a working-class audience.
Wales Online
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Strictly Come Dancing 'in early talks' to sign up Sir Mo Farah for 2025 series
Strictly Come Dancing 'in early talks' to sign up Sir Mo Farah for 2025 series Strictly Come Dancing is reportedly in talks with an Olympic legend to appear on the next series of the show to help move on from the series of scandals Sir Mo Farah is said to be in discussions to join the cast of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing (Image:) Sir Mo Farah is said to be in discussions to join the cast of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing aiming to revitalise the show after a spate of controversies. The dance contest has been marred by a number of scandals, including Amanda Abbington's allegations of bullying against her professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice in 2023. Amanda levelled several accusations regarding bullying behaviour, leading Giovanni to step back from the limelight following the uproar. Nevertheless, he triumphed in the Italian version of Strictly and has since returned to the UK to embark on various dance endeavours. Concurrently, Graziano Di Prima found himself dropped from the programme. Over the summer, there were reports that the Italian dancer had physically assaulted Zara, aged 27, which he vehemently refutes. Bosses "would love" to sign up Mo but the talks are at a "very early stage" (Image: Ben Gurr -) Article continues below He conceded that his "intense passion and determination to win might have affected my training regime." In another recent development, Wynne Evans was removed from the Strictly live tour due to his conduct, reports the Mirror. Wynne recently appeared on This Morning to discuss the string of scandals he faced while participating in the BBC series, confessing that the relentless negative media coverage had a profound impact on his mental well-being. "It took me into the darkest spot of my life. When the headlines keep coming and coming and coming, when something gets picked up and it just doesn't stop," he shared. "I was at my lowest ebb, I wanted to end my life. I would have if I hadn't been surrounded by people. Wynne Evans was removed from the Strictly live tour due to his conduct "At one point, one the newspapers was so relentless, I remember saying to my girlfriend, 'I have to kill myself. I have to because this is what they want,'" he recounted, visibly emotional. "You're full of these thoughts the entire time and it takes over your life," he shared with the presenters. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Strictly Come Dancing producers are keen to sign Sir Mo Farah for the show as he's considered a "genuine national treasure". Article continues below An insider told The Sun: "His personality would provide the perfect tonic to the toxicity that's overshadowed Strictly. Bosses would love to sign him up but the talks are at a very early stage." The BBC has been approached for a comment. Strictly Come Dancing is due to return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer later this year
Edinburgh Live
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
BBC Strictly Come Dancing bosses target 'national treasure' for new series
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Legendary Olympian Sir Mo Farah is rumoured to be lacing up his dancing shoes for a stint on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in what's seen as an attempt to rejuvenate the show after it was marred by controversies. The hit dance series has been through turbulent times with Amanda Abbington levelling accusations of bullying against her professional dance partner Giovanni Pernice in 2023. Amanda unleashed a barrage of allegations regarding bullying behaviour, leading Giovanni to step back from the limelight post-scandal. Despite the controversy, he triumphed in the Italian version of Strictly and has since returned to the UK to embark on various dance endeavours. Concurrently, Graziano Di Prima found himself cut from the show amid summer rumours that he had physically assaulted Zara, aged 27, which he vehemently refutes. He conceded that his "intense passion and determination to win might have affected my training regime." (Image:) In another blow to the show, Wynne Evans was removed from the Strictly live tour due to his conduct. Wynne recently appeared on This Morning to discuss the string of scandals he faced while participating in the BBC programme, confessing that the relentless negative media coverage plunged him into a profound mental health crisis. "It took me into the darkest spot of my life. When the headlines keep coming and coming and coming, when something gets picked up and it just doesn't stop," he disclosed, reports the Mirror. "I was at my lowest ebb, I wanted to end my life. I would have if I hadn't been surrounded by people. "At one point, one the newspapers was so relentless, I remember saying to my girlfriend, 'I have to kill myself. I have to because this is what they want,'" he confessed, visibly emotional. "You're full of these thoughts the entire time and it takes over your life," he shared with the presenters. In other news, it's been suggested that Strictly Come Dancing are keen to recruit Sir Mo Farah for their line-up, as he's considered a "genuine national treasure". An insider reportedly told The Sun: "His personality would provide the perfect tonic to the toxicity that's overshadowed Strictly. Bosses would love to sign him up but the talks are at a very early stage." The BBC has been approached for a comment. Strictly Come Dancing is due to return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer later this year
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Strictly bosses want British Olympian to be 'perfect tonic to show's toxic past'
BBC's Strictly Come Dancing are reportedly hoping to sign on an iconic British Olympian for the next series of the competition Iconic Olympian Sir Mo Farah is reportedly in talks to join BBC series Strictly Come Dancing in a 'bid to restore the show following scandals'. The dancing competition went through a series of scandals, with Amanda Abbington accusing professional dancer partner Giovanni Pernice of bullying in 2023. He was caught up in a scandal following his 2023 stint with actress Amanda Abbington, who made a series of claims about bullying behaviour. Giovanni decided to take a break from the public eye following the scandal. However, he recently won the Italian version of Strictly and has returned to the UK for a series of dance projects. Around the same time, Graziano Di Prima was axed from the show. But reports emerged over the summer claiming that the Italian dancer had kicked and hit Zara, 27, which he strongly denies. He later admitted that his "intense passion and determination to win might have affected my training regime." Most recently, Wynne Evans was axed from the Strictly live tour over his behaviour. Wynne appeared on This Morning recently to speak about his series of scandals while on the BBC show - and revealed that the negative attention had taken a severe toll on his mental health. "It took me into the darkest spot of my life. When the headlines keep coming and coming and coming, when something gets picked up and it just doesn't stop," he said. "I was at my lowest ebb, I wanted to end my life. I would have if I hadn't been surrounded by people. "At one point, one the newspapers was so relentless, I remember saying to my girlfriend, 'I have to kill myself. I have to because this is what they want,'" he said, breaking down in tears. "You're full of these thoughts the entire time and it takes over your life," he said to the hosts. And now, it has been reported that Strictly Come Dancing are hoping to get Sir Mo Farah onto the show as he's a "genuine national treasure". A source claimed to The Sun: 'His personality would provide the perfect tonic to the toxicity that's overshadowed Strictly. Bosses would love to sign him up but the talks are at a very early stage.'
